Oilman Reacts to Landman the Series Episode 3

December 16, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Warren Martin, executive director, Kansas Strong, shares his review of Episode 3: Hell Has A Front Yard, of the new series Landman streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus. Topics covered in the interview reaction with Warren Martin: Resetting the Hollywood Storyline involving the cartel, oil companies, government agencies and wealthy oil tycoons. Regulations in energy […]

This Week In Energy for October 12

October 12, 2024 jasonspiess 0

 Kara Glenn, Trades Powered by Her, is helping women change tires, get back into industry after having a baby and assisting with FR Clothing costs too.  Glenn also celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Trades Powered By Her is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Watford City, North Dakota, with a mission to […]

Martin Continues an Energy Poverty Awareness Campaign

August 23, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Warren Martin, Kansas Strong, joins The Crude Life to discuss the realities of Energy Poverty. A philosophy graduate of Texas Tech University, Warren is an author, teacher, minister, artist, quasi-philosopher and speaker known for his unique teaching style. His passion is to inspire & invest in the next generation of […]

How the Chevron Deference Impacts Energy

August 23, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Jason Isaac, founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute and a Senior Fellow for Life:Powered, a national initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joined Jason Spiess and Steve Bakken to discuss the impacts of the Supreme Court Decision or Deference regarding the 1984 Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick

March 12, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes woman are vital in energy.  Today more than ever. […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: Emma, Taylor, Ellie and Lydia

March 6, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy.  Today […]

Etam Explains International Energy, Methane Regulations in Canada

December 14, 2023 jasonspiess 0

“Canada’s Greatest Export” Terry Etam, author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity: Clearing the Air Before Cleaning the Air, columnist for the BOE Report and writer for Public Energy Number One, joins Townsquare Media SuperTalk 1270AM’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken and guest co-host Jason Spiess. Etam gives an update on the current oil […]

Industry Veterans Cleaning Up Wind’s Woes, Tackling Turbine Troubles

December 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

ReviablEnergy answered the question – “What happens to wind turbine blades after service?” “We pass right by the landfill on our way to a trusted recycling partner,” Jake Milne, co-founder of ReviablEnergy, said. Milne and his co-founding partners were inspired by the local problem of wind turbines collecting in their landfill. Our landfill […]

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 540: Petroleum Professionals, Carbon Capture, EV Illusions and Sustainable Solutions to Wind Issues

December 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

  The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 540 is currently airing across a 5-state radio network. The podcast version of the weekly newsmagazine program drops on Wednesdays the following week. Here are this week’s industry experts, community leaders and special guests for EPISODE 540: ENERGY UPDATE: Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO, Chevron, said […]

Hinz Continues the Complex Carbon Conversation

November 4, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Lori Hinz, reporter for BEK News, gives an update from the research on her daily feature on Capturing America’s Heartland: CO2 Pipeline. Host Jason Spiess and Hinz cover a variety of topics, including ownership in the pipeline, public meeting attendance, public dollars directed to the project and whether the project owners will try multiple […]

Enhanced Oil Recovery Seeing Positive Results in Texas

November 4, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Robert Downey has over 30 years of experience in upstream oil and gas and energy technology development. Prior to Shale Ingenuity, he held numerous executive and technical professional positions at Amoco, Encana, Synthetic Genomics, Ciris Energy and Gunnison Energy. He has been awarded several patents in coal bioconversion, reservoir simulation […]

European Commission to “Permanently” Scale Back Chemicals Strategy

October 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

According to conservative lawmakers in the European Parliament, the REACH review originally promised in 2020 as part of the Commission’s chemicals strategy for sustainability, which aims for “a toxic-free environment” has now been permanently shelved. An announcement was made by German chemical giant BASF that it would “permanently” scale back its […]

Israel, Hamas ‘At War’, Many Believe Energy is a Central Issue

October 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Early Saturday morning, Palestinian militant group Hamas launched its biggest assault on Israel in decades. Thousands of rockets arced from Gaza into Israel; black towers of smoke rose from where they struck. On motorcycles, trucks, and even paragliders, Palestinian militants darted into Israeli communities. Reports indicate that more than a […]

Sinnott Recaps SHALE INSIGHT, Gives Annual Meeting Outlooks

October 4, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Joe Sinnott, CEO, Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast recaps the SHALE INSIGHT conference held Sept 26-28 in Erie, PA. The SHALE INSIGHT conference brings some of the nation’s foremost energy leaders and experts together on shale development, environmental protection, pipeline investment, energy driven manufacturing and jobs in demand. Sinnott said there was […]

New Study: Natural Gas Generates Billions, Supports 120k+ Jobs in PA

October 3, 2023 jasonspiess 0

  Natural gas development is fundamental to the health and strength of Pennsylvania’s economy, supporting well over 100,000 family sustaining careers, boosting state tax revenues, and generating billions in economic benefits, according to a new economic impact analysis commissioned by the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC). The analysis, released at the kickoff of […]

Public Private Picks for NFL Week 4

September 30, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The Unicorn Lawyer Sarah Stogner, Burleigh County Commissioner and Chairman Steve Bakken and The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess play NFL Pick ‘Em live on Townsquare Media SuperTalk 1270AM’s Talk of the Town. Last week Sarah Stogner went against popular opinion and selected the Arizona Cardinals to upset the Dallas Cowboys. This week, Stogner responds […]

Shutdown Threatens Interruptions in Oil and Natural Gas Production

September 28, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Western Energy Alliance urged Congress to reach an agreement on federal spending for Fiscal Year 2024 to avoid a government shutdown. The disruptions from a shutdown, however long, will have negative impacts on American energy production in the short-term while adding to the long-term uncertainty inherent in development on federal lands. […]

Fueling the Future: AI Revolutionizes the Oil and Gas Industry

September 25, 2023 jasonspiess 0

In an era defined by technological innovation, the oil and gas industry has embarked on a journey of transformation, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. From the corporate boardrooms to the remote well sites, AI is redefining the way this […]

T. Boone Pickens: A Pioneer in Energy Development and Public Policy

August 19, 2023 jasonspiess 0

In the realm of energy development and public policy, few figures have left as indelible a mark as T. Boone Pickens. A maverick entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate, Pickens’ influence has rippled through the energy sector, reshaping its landscape and inspiring change. From his groundbreaking contributions to the oil and gas […]

A New Woman CEO In Ethical Energy

August 13, 2023 jasonspiess 0

“Wheeling and dealing out in the Permian, Haynesville, Eagleford and other basin too! K-OS Production Services (pronounced CHAOS) has your best interest in CHEMICALS & Production greasing!” President/CEO Franki Osburn said. “If I’m investing in my own product, boots on the ground, capable of helping YOU SUCCEED— then you should know our partnership is […]

How Gas Empowers Lives, Business and Family

August 13, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Gas combustion engines, also known as internal combustion engines, are the heart of most vehicles on the roads today. These mechanical marvels convert the chemical energy stored in gasoline into mechanical energy, propelling cars, motorcycles, trucks, and many other types of transportation. Understanding the inner workings of these engines helps […]

Nebeker Talks UAS, Training and Workover Rigs

August 3, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Kenley Nebeker, TrainND Northwest and chairman of the ND UAS Council, talks about the Workover Rig Training program and the UAS Integration. Nebeker has served as the Regional Director for Technical Programs and Training at TrainND Northwest since November of 2018. TrainND Northwest meets the workforce training needs of northwestern North Dakota […]